October 13, 2026
A work session of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon was held in the upstairs conference room on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026. Present: Mayor Adams, Trustee Bencivenga, Trustee Cardali, Trustee Szabo and Attorney Casolaro. Absent: Trustee Seibert. On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Szabo, and unanimously carried, the work session opened at 6:30 PM. On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Cardali, and unanimously carried, the work session ended at 7:55 PM.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BABYLON
WAS HELD IN THE BOARD ROOM,
153 WEST MAIN STREET, BABYLON, NEW YORK,
ON TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 13, 2026
PRESENT:
Mayor Mary Adams
Trustee Dominic Bencivenga
Trustee Anthony Cardali
Trustee Jeffrey Szabo
Attorney Charles Casolaro
ABSENT:
Trustee Frank Seibert
Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees opened at 8:00 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Bencivenga.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Cardali and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the September 22nd, 2026 regular meeting of the Board of Trustees and dispense with the reading of the same.
The Village Clerk stated there was no correspondence.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Cardali and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to change Thomas Annicaro, Building Inspector, from full-time to part-time effective October 5, 2026.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Cardali and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant permission to the Babylon Public Library to have a “Wellness Walk” around Argyle Lake on the following Saturday mornings, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM:
- November 7th & 21st, 2026
- December 5th, 2026
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Cardali and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to issue refunds in the amounts indicated to the applicants listed below for the return of ZBA signs. [Hearing Date 9/16/2026]
Refund Application/Property Owner Property Location
$50.00 Michael Calarco-AVC Enterprises LLC 126-128 N. Carll Ave
$50.00 Katherine Cannizzaro 33 Cadman Avenue
$50.00 Rose Cardillo-Pride & Joy Childcare 406 Deer Park Ave
$100.00 Dr. Hertz-Jarjess Ltd. 350 West Main Street
$100.00 Dr. Hertz-258 Corp. 258 West Main Street
$100.00 Dr. Hertz-380-382-384 Corp. 380-384 West Main Street
$50.00 Jeanne Daly 27 Cedar Street
$50.00 Jacqueline Murphy-Albert 29 Pine Street
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Cardali and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant permission to the Babylon American Legion Post #94 to hold the annual Veterans’ Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM, starting at Foster Blvd and Deer Park Avenue, proceed south on Deer Park Avenue to Montauk Highway, then to the American Legion Post for the ceremony. This permission is granted contingent upon timely receipt of required certificates of insurance with the Village of Babylon listed as an additional insured and a notarized hold harmless agreement.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Cardali and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to hire Robert Woods as a full-time Paramedic with an annual salary of $71,136 effective October 4, 2026.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Cardali and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to extend the term of Joann Lewald as Planning Board Alternate expiring in December 2031.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Cardali and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED that the Village of Babylon will hold a General Election on Tuesday, March 16, 2027, for Mayor and two Trustees, each for a term of four years.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Cardali and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to extend the term of Lynn Dunlop for the Architectural Review Board expiring in October 2029.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Cardali and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to grant permission to the Babylon Teachers’ Association to hold a golf outing at the Sumpwams Creek Golf Course on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, start-time 3:45 PM. This permission is granted contingent upon timely receipt of a notarized hold harmless agreement.
And,
ALSO BE IT RESOLVED to waive the Open Container Section of the Village Code, Chapter 256, for the deck area only for this event.
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to give an annual stipend of $10,000 to Damien Gerrow, Custodian 1, for additional duties in the Fire Department effective September 14, 2026.
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED in accordance with the Records Retention and Disposition Schedule LGS-1, to dispose of the items on the attached listing from the Treasurer’s Office.
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to accept the resignation of Martin Candito, full-time laborer, effective October 1, 2026.
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to increase the annual salary of Michael Pattilio by $1,000 effective October 6, 2026, having completed his six-month probationary period.
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to accept the resignation to retire from Evelyn Eagan effective September 30, 2026.
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to re-appoint Karl Auwaeter to the Tree Committee for a three-year term which will expire November 2029.
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to hire Ryan Stutzenstein as a full-time EMT with an annual salary of $48,672 effective October 4, 2026.
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to issue a refund in the amount of $100 to Long Island Integrative Health for the return of (2) BOT signs for partial refund for the property located at 157 Deer Park Avenue.
On the motion of Trustee Cardali, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to extend the term of Mary Lou Bartsch for the Architectural Review Board expiring in November 2029.
On the motion of Trustee Szabo, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to change John Law from part- time to full-time Parking Meter Officer effective September 28, 2026.
On the motion of Trustee Szabo, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED in accordance with the Records Retention and Disposition Schedule LGS-1, to dispose of unused election ballots from the March 18, 2026 election.
On the motion of Trustee Szabo, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to schedule a Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 at 7:00 PM to consider the following Proposed Local Law 1027PH- §343-67 to amend Village Code §343-67 – IX – for the installation of Stop Signs at the intersections of Siegel Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue.
On the motion of Trustee Szabo, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED that pursuant to New York State General Municipal Law section 104(b), the following people are responsible for PURCHASING:
- Mayor Mary E. Adams
- Trustees
- Jean Marie Parker, Village Clerk
- Dawn Dahill, Deputy Village Clerk
- Christine Becker, Court Clerk
- Madison Beckman, Deputy Court Clerk
- Jack Christ
- Dante Giovanniello
- Lisa Tripp
- Jeanette Yantz
- Thomas Steffann
- Raymond Peterson
- Steven Lichioveri
- William Sadousky and Eric Price of the Babylon Village Fire Department
On the motion of Trustee Szabo, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to hire LynMarie Taormina as a full-time EMT with an annual salary of $48,672 effective October 4, 2026.
On the motion of Trustee Szabo, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to hire Matthew Nemeth as a full-time Laborer with an annual salary of $31,200 effective September 22, 2026.
On the motion of Trustee Szabo, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to hire Jordan Farkas as a full-time Laborer with an annual salary of $31,200 effective September 14, 2026.
On the motion of Trustee Szabo, seconded by Trustee Bencivenga and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED to approve the following warrant for October 13, 2026:
GENERAL ACCOUNT: $ 591,809.42
TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 84,414,08
TRUST FUND: $ 1,166.73
TOTAL: $ 677,390.33
The following announcements were made:
- Trustee Bencivenga stated Golf Course is losing daylight. The last tee will be at 5:00PM. Dock News: Boats must be out by November 30th, or sooner.
- Trustee Cardali informed us the Fire Department inspection was conducted last weekend. The new Heavy Rescue Truck is now in service. Also, Car Show is this Sunday, October 18th, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Village Pool.
- Trustee Szabo stated the Conklin House is hosting their Annual Apples and Arts Weekend this weekend; Opening Reception is Friday Night, October 16th -Apples Fest and Art Show will be Saturday, October 17th , 12:00 – 500 PM, and Sunday, October 18th, 12:00 – 3 PM. Trustee Szabo also offered his condolences to the Babylon Beautification Society and their vendors for the cancellation of the Annual Fall Fair due to weather.
The meeting was opened to the public and following persons addressed the Board:
- Frank Curtin, 420 Fire Island Ave.
- Joel Schwartz, 503 Gwynn St.
On the motion of Trustee Bencivenga, seconded by Trustee Szabo and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:33 PM.
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Village Clerk
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